Elizabeth Van Lew

Spy, Deceased Person

1818 – 1900

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Who was Elizabeth Van Lew?

Elizabeth Van Lew was a Richmond, Virginia abolitionist and philanthropist who built and operated an extensive spy ring for the United States during the American Civil War.

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Born
Oct 25, 1818
Richmond
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Lived in
  • Richmond
Died
Sep 25, 1900
Resting place
Shockoe Hill Cemetery

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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